AN INSPIRED DESIGN

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Presented by Nickolas Sosa CEO

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IMAGINE

Our Goals Design Inspiration Design process overview Developing Design Build expectations

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“We are committed to planning and building a project you love.”

Design Inspiration Style inspires emotion… know yours & save money

More Space Aging Parents New children Kitchen electrical and appliances

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Expanded master bathroom Updated entry area Interior laundry room Larger kitchen

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Expanded modernized kitchen Luxurious master suite Coffered or vaulted ceilings Customized doors, molding and trim

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Contemporary with Spanish influence

Contemporary with Spanish influence Modern

Traditional with Mediterranean influence

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Mediterranean

Modern

Contemporary

Traditional

Cultural

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Contemporary

Traditional

Modern

Classic with French Influence

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ContemporaryTraditional

Modern Classic

Colors

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Red: Increases energy and heart rate, creates excitement and stimulates the appetite. Best for: Dining rooms

Orange: Adds comfort, warmth, and cheerfulness and too much can bring about feelings of cautiousness. Best for: Living rooms and family rooms

Yellow: Brightens mood and promotes welcoming and joyful feelings; increases positive thinking. Best for: Poorly lit foyers and dark hallways; buttery shades of yellow for living rooms

Green: Most restful color. Reduces nervous system activity and muscular tension, calms and relaxes, offers reminders of nature. Best for: Living rooms (light greens); accent for kitchens and dining rooms (mid tones).

Blue: Promotes feelings of calmness, security, tranquility, and cleanliness; lowers blood pressure, cools a room, and serves as an appetite suppressant. Best for: Bedrooms or any restful, peaceful area in a home.

Purple: Boosts creativity, imagination, and meditation, but can have unpleasant subconscious responses. Many adults dislike purple walls, particularly lighter shades of purple that are perceived as more youthful. Best for: Children’s bedrooms and play areas.

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Design process overviewGather informationPreliminary Plan Set Client ReviewArchitectural Plan SetPermitting process

An Inspired Plan… Produces Dream Results

Gather informationComplete Client QuestionnaireComplete Needs, Wants, Dreams Complete Working within BudgetComplete Inspiration Process & ReviewObtain city planning requirements

Preliminary Plan Set Complete Site Analysis (Measure,

Photograph, & Inspect) Complete Site Plan Create Existing Plan(s) Create Proposed Plan(s)

Client Review Design Review Meeting(s) (Repeat as

Necessary) Optional project pricing review(s) (Repeat as

Necessary) Proposed plan revisions (Repeat as

Necessary) We love making a difference

Architectural Plan SetComplete Interior & Exterior Elevation(s)Complete

Electrical/Mechanical/Plumbing Plan(s)Complete Structural Plans & Details (As

Required)Order Additional Documentation (As

Required)Title 24 Energy, Truss, Structural

Engineering Calculations, Other Engineering Etc.

City Permitting Submit to City for Planning & Building

ReviewRevise Plans Per City Request (Repeat

as Necessary) Pay for permit and receive approved

construction documents

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Sample project

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Developing Design Build expectations

A remodeling or construction job is a shared project between the client and the contractor.

Contractors expect clients … To be available for decisions To have an established form of timely communication To review and select finish items early in the construction process, i.e.

plumbing fixtures, appliances, etc To make specific decisions well before installation To have access to remodel areas To clean out the contents of the soon-to-be-remodeled areas To have progress payments ready upon milestones or dates per contract To be aware of possible project delays

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Clients expect contractors to be the experts.

Clients expect the Contractor… To research any local ordinances or special permit requirements. To have a detailed contract To have a progress payment schedule based on milestones/dates in contract To have a specific construction time-line To be available for decisions To have an established form of quick communication To schedule face-to-face weekly meetings To be pragmatic and solution oriented To schedule finish choice deadlines To continually update on the good, bad and ugly To have an agreed upon change order process To pass all trade inspections To review what aspects of the project will be tackled by subcontractors To have signed subcontractor/vendor lien releases prior to payment To request payments when milestones/dates have been met according to contract To have product demonstrations as necessary and final project walkthrough

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Conclusion

What is the importance of …  Design Inspiration

Starting with a vision Making design decisions & selections Accomplishing the goal (the end result)

Design process overview Understanding the steps to ensure success (how design affects cost) Understanding the requirements (City Planning & Building) Understanding the commitment (financial, Physical & Emotional)

Developing Design Build expectations Ensuring a smooth project Eliminating surprises Enjoying the process

Style inspires emotion… know yours & save money

For questions, project discussion and your copy of this presentation,

visit our booth #805

Contact us today(408)-629-9906

www.S3DesignGroup.com

Let’s build something special

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CEO Nickolas Sosa (business owner, Real Estate Broker, General Contractor, Certified green builder) who has been intricately involved in all aspects of home improvement from residential design to interior space planning; from construction estimating to project management, says, “our team is committed to work together for your benefit; S3 Design Group is in the business of providing a refreshing experience.”